8-K
ACCESS Newswire Inc. (ACCS)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):November 11, 2025
| ACCESS Newswire Inc. | ||
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| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | ||
| Delaware | 1-10185 | 26-1331503 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction<br><br> <br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br><br> <br>File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer<br><br> <br>Identification No.) |
One Glenwood Drive, Suite 1001, Raleigh, NC27603
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZipCode)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
888-808-ACCS (2227)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed sincelast report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common Stock, par value $0.001 | ACCS | NYSE American |
Item 2.02 — Results of Operations andFinancial Condition
On November 11, 2025, ACCESS Newswire Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting the Company’s results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in Item 2.02 of this report, including the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Furthermore, such information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01 — Financial Statements andExhibits
(d) Exhibits:
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release issued by the Company on November 11,<br> 2025. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| ACCESS Newswire Inc. | ||
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| Date: November 12, 2025 | By: | /s/ Brian R. Balbirnie |
| Brian R. Balbirnie | ||
| Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release issued by the Company on November 11,<br> 2025. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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Exhibit 99.1
ACCESS NewswireReports Third Quarter 2025 Results
Increased ARR Leads to Higher Revenue andEBITDA
| • | Q3 2025 revenue grew modestly to $5.7M compared<br>to $5.6M in Q2 2025 and Q3 2024 |
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| • | Q3 Adjusted EBITDA increased 71% to $933,000<br>compared to $546,000 in Q3 2024 |
| • | Gross margin percentage remained strong at 75% |
RALEIGH,NC / ACCESS Newswire / ACCESS Newswire Inc. (NYSE American:ACCS), a leading communications company, today reported its operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.
“Q3 was another positive quarter for ACCESS Newswire, marked by operational discipline, continued customer growth and increased Adjusted EBITDA,” said Brian R. Balbirnie, ACCESS Newswire’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “We have clear visibility into the opportunities ahead, and we are confident that the steps we are taking now will deliver long-term value for our shareholders.”
Mr. Balbirnie continued, “ACCESS Newswire is entering a pivotal period of product advancement. As we move into the final quarter of the year, we remain focused on driving growth through continued product innovation and operational efficiency. With a broad and expanding set of communications solutions, we believe we are well-positioned to capture additional market-share in the evolving communications landscape. The product enhancements we plan to introduce before year-end are designed to further enhance the customer experience and support sustained top-line growth.”
Third Quarter 2025Highlights:
| • | Revenue -<br>Total revenue was $5.7M, a 2% increase from $5.6M in Q3 2024 and Q2 2025. The increase in revenue during the quarter is due to an increase<br>in core press release revenue of approximately 7% and 4% as compared to the same periods of the prior year and prior quarter, respectively.<br>The increase in revenue is primarily attributable to increases in volume during these periods. |
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| • | GrossMargin - Gross margin for Q3 2025 was $4.3M, or 75% of revenue, compared to $4.2M, also 75% of revenue, during Q3 2024 and $4.3M,<br>or 76% of revenue in Q2 2025. Gross margin was impacted by increased distribution costs as we continue to invest in our distribution<br>partners, however, this was partially offset by lower employee costs due to optimization of our operational teams. |
| • | OperatingLoss- **** Operating loss was $184,000 for Q3 2025, as compared to $604,000 during Q3 2024. Operating expenses decreased<br>$380,000, or 8%, to $4.5 million. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in general and administrative expenses due to decreases<br>in headcount, provision for credit losses, as well as indirect costs associated with the Compliance business. |
| • | Lossfrom continuing operations – On a GAAP basis, net loss from continuing operations was $45,000, or $0.01 per diluted share,<br>for Q3 2025, compared to $870,000, or $0.23 per diluted share, for Q3 2024. In addition to our lower operating loss, the decrease in<br>loss from continuing operations is due to lower interest expense due to our restructured debt, increased interest income as well as lower<br>loss on change in fair value of our interest rate swap. |
| • | Non-GAAPMeasures– **** Q3 2025 EBITDA was $537,000, or 9%, compared to $(212,000), or (4)%, during Q3 2024. Adjusted EBITDA<br>was $933,000, or 16% of revenue, for Q3 2025 compared to $546,000, or 10% of revenue, for Q3 2024. Non-GAAP net income for Q3 2025 was<br>$760,000, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to $187,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, during Q3 2024. Adjusted free-cash flow was $(418,000)<br>for Q3 2025 compared to $1.4M for Q3 2024. Q3 2025 included over $1.1M of tax payments related to gain on sale of the compliance business. |
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Year To Date Q3 2025Highlights:
| • | Revenue -<br>Total revenue was $16.8M, a 2% decrease from $17.2M during the first nine months of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to declines<br>in revenue across our product lines, however, core press release revenue increased 1%. |
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| • | GrossMargin - Gross margin for the first nine months of 2025 was $12.8M, or 76% of revenue, compared to $13.1M, also 76% of revenue,<br>during the first nine months of 2024. As noted for the quarter, gross margin was impacted by increased distribution costs as we continue<br>to invest in our distribution partners, however, this was partially offset by lower employee costs due to optimization of our operational<br>teams. |
| • | OperatingLoss- **** Operating loss was $1.1M, for the first nine months of 2025, as compared to $2.0M during the first nine months<br>of 2024. Operating expenses decreased over $1.1M, or 7%, to $13.9M. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction in headcount and operational<br>efficiencies throughout the organization. |
| • | Lossfrom continuing operations – On a GAAP basis, net loss from continuing operations was $1.0M, or $0.26 per diluted share during<br>the first nine months of 2025, compared to $2.3M, or $0.61 per diluted share during the first nine months of 2024. |
| • | Non-GAAPMeasures– **** EBITDA for the first nine months of 2025 was $1.0M, or 6%, compared to $70,000 during the first<br>nine months of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was $2.3M, or 14% of revenue, for the first nine months of 2025 compared to $961,000, or 6% of revenue,<br>for the first nine months of 2024. Non-GAAP net income for the first nine months of 2025 was $1.5M, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared<br>to $(78,000), or $(0.02) per diluted share, during the first nine months of 2024. Adjusted free-cash flow was $799,000 for the first<br>nine months of 2025 compared to $1.9M for first nine months of 2024. Adjusted free-cash flow for the first nine months of 2025 included<br>$1.5M of tax payments primarily related to gain on sale of the compliance business. |
Key Performance Indicators:
| • | As<br>of September 30, 2025, we had 12,445 customers who had an active contract during the past twelve months. |
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| • | Subscription<br>customers increased during the quarter to 972. |
| • | Average<br>ARR for subscriptions per customer at the end of the quarter was $11,651, up from $10,189 as of September 30, 2024. |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The non-GAAP adjustments referenced below and herein relate to the exclusion of stock-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. and other expenses the Company believes to be non-recurring. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP historical financial measures has been provided in the tables at the end of this press release.
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Management believes that the use of EBITDA from continuing operations, Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations, non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations per share, free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow is helpful to its investors. These measures, which are referred to as non-GAAP financial measures, are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures as tools for financial and operational decision making and for evaluating our own operating results over different periods of time.
EBITDA from continuing operations is calculated by excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, and income taxes from the loss from continuing operations. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes certain other expenses which the Company believes to be non-recurring as well as the gain or loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap. Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations is calculated by excluding stock-based compensation expense and amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets from loss from continuing operations and certain other adjustments noted in the tables below. Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations per share is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations by the weighted-average diluted shares outstanding as presented in the calculation of GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations per share. Because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of equity instruments that can impact a company’s non-cash expenses, management believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude stock-based compensation expense allows for more meaningful comparisons between its operating results from period to period. For business combinations, management generally allocates a portion of the purchase price to intangible assets. The amount of the allocation is based on estimates and assumptions made by management and is subject to amortization. The amount of purchase price allocated to intangible assets and the term of its related amortization can vary significantly and are unique to each acquisition and thus management does not believe they are reflective of ongoing operations.
Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, represents cash flow from operating activities less purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software. Adjusted free cash flow also deducts certain cash payments which the Company believe to be non-recurring in nature. Management considers free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow to be liquidity measures that provide useful information to investors about the amount of cash generated or used by the business.
Non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in our industry, as other companies in the industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently. In addition, there are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and exclude expenses that may have a material impact on our reported financial results.
The presentation of non-GAAP financial information below and herein are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors should review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included below and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
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RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURESTO NON-GAAP MEASURES($ in ‘000's, except per share amounts)CALCULATION OF EBITDA & ADJUSTED EBITDA
| Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Amount | Amount | |||||
| Net loss from continuing operations: | $ | (45 | ) | $ | (870 | ) |
| Adjustments: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 722 | 735 | ||||
| Interest expense, net | (207 | ) | 270 | |||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 67 | (347 | ) | |||
| EBITDA from continuing operations | 537 | (212 | ) | |||
| Acquisition and/or integration costs ^(1)^ | 42 | 43 | ||||
| Other non-recurring expenses ^(2)^ | 174 | 468 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense ^(3)^ | 180 | 247 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations: | $ | 933 | $ | 546 | ||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
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| Amount | Amount | |||||
| Net loss from continuing operations: | $ | (1,049 | ) | $ | (2,336 | ) |
| Adjustments: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,203 | 2,191 | ||||
| Interest (income) expense, net | (14 | ) | 857 | |||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | (127 | ) | (642 | ) | ||
| EBITDA from continuing operations | 1,013 | 70 | ||||
| Acquisition and/or integration costs ^(1)^ | 243 | 150 | ||||
| Other non-recurring expenses ^(2)^ | 505 | 336 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense ^(3)^ | 572 | 405 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations: | $ | 2,333 | $ | 961 | ||
| (1) | This adjustment gives effect to one-time corporate projects, including acquisition, divestiture and integration related expenses, incurred during the periods. | |||||
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| (2) | For the three months ended September 30, 2025, this adjustment gives effect to the loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $2,000 and non-recurring fees of $172,000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, this adjustment gives effect to the loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $80,000, as well as corporate re-brand costs of $132,000 and non-recurring fees of $293,000. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, this adjustment gives effect to a loss recorded on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $343,000 and $124,000, respectively, as well as one-time accounting fees, termination benefits and other non-recurring or unusual expenses of $125,000 and $212,000, respectively. | |||||
| (3) | The adjustments represent stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations related to awards of stock options, restricted stock units, or common stock in exchange for services. Although we expect to continue to award stock in exchange for services, the amount of stock-based compensation is excluded as it is subject to change as a result of one-time or non-recurring projects. |
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CALCULATION OF NON-GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
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| Amount | Per diluted<br> <br>share | Amount | Per diluted<br> <br>share | |||||||||
| Net loss from continuing operations: | $ | (45 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (870 | ) | $ | (0.23 | ) |
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets^(1)^ | 622 | 0.16 | 639 | 0.17 | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense^(2)^ | 180 | 0.05 | 247 | 0.06 | ||||||||
| Other unusual items^(3)^ | 216 | 0.06 | 511 | 0.13 | ||||||||
| Discrete items impacting income tax expense^(4)^ | – | – | (47 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||
| Tax impact of adjustments^(5)^ | (213 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (293 | ) | (0.07 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations: | $ | 760 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 187 | $ | 0.05 | ||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted | 3,870 | 3,835 | ||||||||||
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| Amount | Per diluted<br> <br>share | Amount | Per diluted<br> <br>share | |||||||||
| Net loss from continuing operations: | $ | (1,049 | ) | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (2,336 | ) | $ | (0.61 | ) |
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets^(1)^ | 1,882 | 0.49 | 1,919 | 0.50 | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense^(2)^ | 572 | 0.14 | 405 | 0.11 | ||||||||
| Other unusual items^(3)^ | 748 | 0.19 | 486 | 0.12 | ||||||||
| Discrete items impacting income tax expense^(4)^ | 41 | 0.01 | 38 | 0.01 | ||||||||
| Tax impact of adjustments^(5)^ | (672 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (590 | ) | (0.15 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations: | $ | 1,522 | $ | 0.39 | $ | (78 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | ||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted | 3,857 | 3,826 | ||||||||||
| (1) | The adjustments represent the amortization of intangible assets related to acquired assets and companies. | |||||||||||
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| (2) | The adjustments represent stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations related to awards of stock options, restricted stock units, or common stock in exchange for services. Although we expect to continue to award stock in exchange for services, the amount of stock-based compensation is excluded as it is subject to change as a result of one-time or non-recurring projects. | |||||||||||
| (3) | For the three months ended September 30, 2025, this adjustment gives effect to the loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $2,000 and non-recurring fees, including acquisition, integration and divestiture costs of $214,000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, this adjustment gives effect to the loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $80,000, as well as corporate re-brand costs of $132,000 and non-recurring fees, including acquisition, integration and divestiture costs of $536,000. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, this adjustment gives effect to a loss recorded on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $343,000 and $124,000, respectively, as well as, one-time accounting fees, termination benefits and other non-recurring or unusual expenses, including acquisition and integration expenses of $168,000 and $362,000, respectively. | |||||||||||
| (4) | This adjustment gives effect to discrete items that impact income tax expense. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, this relates to additional expense associated with vesting of stock-based compensation awards. | |||||||||||
| (5) | This adjustment gives effect to the tax impact of all non-GAAP adjustments at the current Federal tax rate of 21%. |
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CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW AND ADJUSTEDFREE CASH FLOW
| Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations (GAAP) | $ | (582 | ) | $ | 1,498 | |
| Payments for purchase of fixed assets and capitalized software | (8 | ) | (140 | ) | ||
| Free cash flow from continuing operations (Non-GAAP) | (590 | ) | 1,358 | |||
| Cash paid for acquisition and integration related items ^(1)^ | – | – | ||||
| Cash paid for other unusual items ^(2)^ | 172 | 11 | ||||
| Adjusted free cash flow from continuing operations (Non-GAAP) | $ | (418 | ) | $ | 1,369 | |
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations (GAAP) | $ | 300 | $ | 2,294 | ||
| Payments for purchase of fixed assets and capitalized software | (43 | ) | (556 | ) | ||
| Free cash flow from continuing operations (Non-GAAP) | 257 | 1,738 | ||||
| Cash paid for acquisition and integration related items ^(1)^ | 118 | 23 | ||||
| Cash paid for other unusual items ^(2)^ | 424 | 99 | ||||
| Adjusted free cash flow from continuing operations (Non-GAAP) | $ | 799 | $ | 1,860 | ||
| (1) | This adjustment gives effect to one-time corporate projects, including acquisition, divestiture and integration related expenses, paid during the periods. | |||||
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| (2) | For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, this relates to payments related to our corporate re-brand and other non-recurring fees. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, this adjustment gives effect to one-time accounting fees, termination benefits and other non-recurring or unusual expenses. |
Conference Call Information
To participate in this event, dial approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the beginning of the call.
| Date: | November 11, 2025 | |
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| Time: | 9:00 a.m. eastern time | |
| Toll & Toll Free: | 973-528-0011 | 888-506-0062 |
| Access Code: | 162391 | |
| Live Webcast: | https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/2667/52262 |
Conference Call Replay Information
The replay will be available beginning approximately 1 hour after the completion of the live event.
| Toll & Toll Free: | 919-882-2331 | 877-481-4010 |
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| Passcode: | 52262 | |
| Webcast Replay & Transcript | https://investors.accessnewswire.com/events-presentations |
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About ACCESS Newswire Inc.
We are ACCESS Newswire, a globally trusted Public Relations (PR) and Investor Relations (IR) solutions provider. With a focus on innovation, customer service, and value-driven offerings, ACCESS Newswire empowers brands to connect with their audiences where it matters most. From startups and scale-ups to multi-billion-dollar global brands, we ensure your most important moments make an impact and resonate with your audiences. To learn more visit www.accessnewswire.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the Company or its industry to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. In particular, statements about the Company’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or future performance contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “commit,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “target,” “goal,” “project,” “continue to,” “confident,” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements in this press release include, among other things, our confidence that the steps we are taking now will deliver long-term value for our shareholders, our belief we are well-positioned to capture additional market-share in the evolving communications landscape as a result of our broad and expanding set of communications solutions and our plan to introduce product enhancements before year-end which are designed to further enhance the customer experience and support sustained top-line growth.
Please see the Company’s documents filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, including the Company’s Annual Reports filed on Form 10-K, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and any amendments thereto for a discussion of certain important risk factors that relate to forward-looking statements contained in this report. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While the Company believes these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These and other important factors may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For Further Information:
ACCESS Newswire Inc.
Brian R. Balbirnie
(919)-481-4000
brianb@accessnewswire.com
Hayden IR
Brett Maas
(646)-536-7331
brett@haydenir.com
Hayden IR
James Carbonara
(646)-755-7412
james@haydenir.com
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ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| December 31, | |||||
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| ASSETS | |||||
| Current assets: | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,261 | $ | 4,103 | ||
| Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of 1,661 and 1,059 respectively | 4,137 | 3,351 | |||
| Other current assets | 1,603 | 1,234 | |||
| Current assets held for sale | – | 1,338 | |||
| Total current assets | 9,001 | 10,026 | |||
| Capitalized software (net of accumulated amortization of 3,854 and 3,644, respectively) | 747 | 934 | |||
| Fixed assets (net of accumulated depreciation of 848 and 914, respectively) | 274 | 365 | |||
| Right-of-use asset – leases | 575 | 766 | |||
| Other long-term assets | 80 | 158 | |||
| Goodwill | 19,043 | 19,043 | |||
| Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of 8,906 and 7,024, respectively) | 10,094 | 11,976 | |||
| Deferred tax asset | 4,236 | 3,793 | |||
| Non-current assets held for sale | – | 3,577 | |||
| Total assets | 44,050 | $ | 50,638 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||
| Accounts payable | 1,354 | $ | 1,423 | ||
| Accrued expenses | 2,038 | 1,699 | |||
| Income taxes payable | 1,565 | 56 | |||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 870 | 4,000 | |||
| Deferred revenue | 5,020 | 4,743 | |||
| Current liabilities held for sale | – | 893 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 10,847 | 12,814 | |||
| Long-term debt (net of debt discount of 57 and 70, respectively) | 1,899 | 11,930 | |||
| Lease liabilities – long-term | 408 | 668 | |||
| Deferred tax liability | 82 | – | |||
| Other long-term liabilities | 20 | – | |||
| Total liabilities | 13,256 | 25,412 | |||
| Commitments and contingencies | – | – | |||
| Stockholders' equity: | |||||
| Preferred stock, 0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | – | – | |||
| Common stock 0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 3,868,826 and 3,838,743 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | 4 | 4 | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 24,909 | 24,259 | |||
| Other accumulated comprehensive loss | (127 | ) | (178 | ) | |
| Retained earnings | 6,008 | 1,141 | |||
| Total stockholders' equity | 30,794 | 25,226 | |||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | 44,050 | $ | 50,638 |
All values are in US Dollars.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
| For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 5,723 | $ | 5,639 | $ | 16,820 | $ | 17,231 | ||||
| Cost of revenues | 1,455 | 1,411 | 3,994 | 4,172 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 4,268 | 4,228 | 12,826 | 13,059 | ||||||||
| Operating costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 1,484 | 1,893 | 5,189 | 5,374 | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing expenses | 1,626 | 1,592 | 4,682 | 5,606 | ||||||||
| Product development | 684 | 671 | 2,072 | 2,044 | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 658 | 676 | 1,993 | 2,032 | ||||||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 4,452 | 4,832 | 13,936 | 15,056 | ||||||||
| Operating loss | (184 | ) | (604 | ) | (1,110 | ) | (1,997 | ) | ||||
| Interest income (expense), net | 207 | (270 | ) | 14 | (857 | ) | ||||||
| Other expense, net | (1 | ) | (343 | ) | (80 | ) | (124 | ) | ||||
| Income (loss) before taxes | 22 | (1,217 | ) | (1,176 | ) | (2,978 | ) | |||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 67 | (347 | ) | (127 | ) | (642 | ) | |||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | (45 | ) | (870 | ) | (1,049 | ) | (2,336 | ) | ||||
| Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax | – | 404 | 5,916 | 1,738 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (45 | ) | $ | (466 | ) | $ | 4,867 | $ | (598 | ) | |
| Loss from continuing operations per share – basic | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.23 | ) | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (0.61 | ) |
| Loss from continuing operations per share – fully diluted | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.23 | ) | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (0.61 | ) |
| Income from discontinued operations per share – basic | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 1.53 | $ | 0.45 | ||||
| Income from discontinued operations per share – fully diluted | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 1.53 | $ | 0.45 | ||||
| Income (loss) per share – basic | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | 1.26 | $ | (0.16 | ) | |
| Income (loss) per share – fully diluted | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | 1.26 | $ | (0.16 | ) | |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic | 3,869 | 3,833 | 3,856 | 3,823 | ||||||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – fully diluted | 3,870 | 3,835 | 3,857 | 3,826 |
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ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
| For the Nine Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 4,867 | $ | (598 | ) | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
| Gain on disposal of business | (8,974 | ) | – | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,231 | 2,317 | ||||
| Provision for credit losses | 1,056 | 906 | ||||
| Deferred income taxes | (360 | ) | (99 | ) | ||
| Change in fair value of interest rate swaps | – | 124 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 650 | 468 | ||||
| Non-cash interest adjustment on note payable | 13 | 13 | ||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
| Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable | (1,056 | ) | (951 | ) | ||
| Decrease (increase) in other assets | 411 | 78 | ||||
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | 8 | 113 | ||||
| Increase (decrease) in income tax payable | 1,509 | 2 | ||||
| Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses | (26 | ) | 17 | |||
| Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue | (29 | ) | (96 | ) | ||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 300 | 2,294 | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||
| Proceeds from Sale of Compliance Business | 12,000 | – | ||||
| Capitalized software | (23 | ) | (537 | ) | ||
| Purchase of fixed assets | (20 | ) | (19 | ) | ||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 11,957 | (556 | ) | |||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
| Payment of long-term debt | (13,174 | ) | (3,333 | ) | ||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (13,174 | ) | (3,333 | ) | ||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (917 | ) | (1,595 | ) | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents – beginning | 4,103 | 5,714 | ||||
| Currency translation adjustment | 75 | (33 | ) | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents – ending | $ | 3,261 | $ | 4,086 | ||
| Supplemental disclosures: | ||||||
| Cash paid for income taxes | $ | 1,519 | $ | 170 | ||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 368 | $ | 1,093 |
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